GRE Word List
POTENTIAL
existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality
The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| charlatan | quack |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| license | permission to act |